Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote is wanted by La Liga club Sporting Gijon.
The struggling Spanish side have made an offer of around £850,000 to take the 30-year-old now, with his contract running out in the summer.
Gijon are third from bottom in La Liga with only 12 points from 16 matches, and are looking to add to their squad for a relegation battle after Christmas.
Tiote saw moves to China and Turkey break down last summer, and is keen for a way out of Newcastle having made just one appearance this season.